Pope's Prayer Intention for May 2020
Let us pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.”
Are you free on Saturday?
“Are you free on Saturday?" V and I are hosting some friends for Theology of the Body (ToB) at our house. Please join us.” So the following Saturday, I became part of the ToB Gang thanks to two young ladies who made a discovery and had the zeal to share it with their friends.
"The way of the beatitudes is an Easter path"
In his Wednesday audience on 29 April, Pope Francis concluded his catechesis on the beatitudes by offering reflections on the last one.
Letter to All the Faithful for the Month of May
Pope Francis invites everyone to pray the Rosary with special devotion during the month of May, and offers two prayers to our Lady that can be recited after the Litany.
The Creativity of Love
In a video message for all the faithful just before Holy Week, Pope Francis encouraged us to infuse our actions with "the creativity of love," a quality especially crucial during the current health emergency.
"We are called to have care and respect for all creatures"
In his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis wanted to commemorate Earth Day as an "opportunity to renew our commitment to love and care for our common home, as well as the weakest members of our family."
The Virus Fighter
This is the story of a young boy in Nairobi, who we shall call Thomas, who fought against the evil coronavirus in his very own home.
A Wedding During the Pandemic
Susanna and Salva got married at the beginning of April, with their family and friends following the ceremony by video livestream. With their 130 guests reduced to 4, it was still a joyous occasion.
5 September 2020: Priestly Ordinations in Rome
Unfortunately, because of the coronavirus, the ordination ceremony that was scheduled for 23 May 2020 will be delayed until 5 September 2020.
Beyond My Four Walls
The following stories show how creativity and a passion for doing good can cut through walls and cross over oceans. Although we are confined, our eagerness to help others cannot be.